Y.M. Bérénos

Y.M. Bérénos studied civil law and criminal law at Leiden University. She is also a psychologist: she also completed studies in psychology at Leiden University. As part of an exchange program, she studied for a semester at the University of Florida (United States), where, among other things, she studied American Family Law and Criminal Law. She gained practical experience in Criminal Law when she interned at Spong Lawyers in Amsterdam.

After graduating in 2003, she practiced Labour Law until November 2007. Since November 1, 2007, she has focused on the Law of Persons and Family Law at Groenendijk & Kloppenburg Advocaten. She has a special interest in relocation cases. These are cases in which the question is whether a parent may move with his or her child. She is also regularly appointed by the court as special trustee in parentage cases.

The fact that Y.M. Bérénos is also a psychologist has added value in her daily practice as a lawyer, for example when assessing psychiatric/psychological reports. Cases involving (alleged) psychological problems, such as narcissism, autism or a borderline personality disorder, are also common in her practice.

In addition, she is a parenting coordinator. Sometimes after a divorce, disagreements arise between parents on a variety of topics. You can think of school choice, choice of sports, discussions about care and/or vacation arrangements, minor maintenance disputes, moving house and changes in the parenting plan. These types of disputes can be resolved through parenting coordination in a faster and cheaper way than in court. In doing so, the preservation of mutual relationships and the best interests of the children are paramount. Emotionally demanding, long and expensive court proceedings can then be avoided.

Parents and children can also contact her for KIES mediation (Kinderen In Een Scheiding Mediation). As a KIES mediator she has obtained a children's endorsement through certification with the scientifically based, by the University of Utrecht researched and effectively proven methodology KIES. KIES mediation is mediation in divorce that is not only for and between parents but in which the child also participates. The KIES mediator ensures that the children bear as few negative consequences as possible as a result of their parents' divorce. By taking the position of the child seriously in the first phase of the divorce and providing professional guidance, this strengthens the bond with both parents after the divorce and prevents unnecessary problems.

Membership

Association of Family Lawyers Divorce Mediators (vFAS)